Announcements Wed, December 13th, 2023
Families, Winner’s meat orders must be picked up at the end of the school day Friday. Due to space, St. Mary’s is not able to store meat orders.
Rosary Club will be moved to next Tuesday, Dec. 19th.
The Montessori Strings are coming to perform for us today at 12:30.
The Christmas Program is this Thursday at 6:30pm. Students are to arrive to the school in their Christmas Best by 6pm.
Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Announcements Monday, December 11, 2023
Parents, in regards to the threats made yesterday, St. Mary’s did not receive any direct threats to the school. Out of caution, the school was searched both last night and before school today and was clear both times. I would like to thank the Greenville Police Department for their cooperation and support to ensure our student’s safety. If you have any questions, please call the school at 937-548-2345.
Families, Winner’s meat orders must be picked up at the end of the school day Friday. Due to space, St. Mary’s is not able to store meat orders.
Rosary Club will be moved to next Tuesday, Dec. 19th.
Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program.
Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Announcements Friday December 8th:
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. We will be having donuts after Mass.
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kelly-Pressnall!
Next week we will have Donuts with Dad on Tuesday and The Christmas Program on Thursday.
Announcements Wednesday, December 6th!
Today is St. Nicholas Day! St. Nick was elected Bishop of Myra, and under the emperor Diocletian was exiled and imprisoned. After being freed, he attended the Council of Nicea in 325 where he defended the divinity of Jesus (meaning that he defended that Jesus was fully God). He was known for his great charity and one of his most famous stories was when 3 sisters were too poor to be married, St. Nicholas tossed a bag of gold coins secretly, at night through their window, which allowed each of the sisters to get married. St. Nicholas is the Patron saint of children.
Benediction is at 2 today.
There will be a photographer with the Catholic Telegraph visiting today. Teachers, if you could tidy up the rooms before this afternoon it would be appreciated.
Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program.
Today Mr. Jones will be visiting to lead us in Stem Camp.
Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Announcements Friday, December 1st
Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?
She kept running away from the ball!
Spirit Wear order forms are due to the office today.
Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program.
Students at the end of lunch, if there is still milk in your carton, do not throw your milk in the trash. Please place the drink on the return counter by the drinking fountain.
Today is Paisley York’s birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday when you see her!
Almighty God,
as in this morning prayer we offer you our praise,
grant that in your kingdom,
together with your saints,
we may praise you with even greater joy.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Wednesday, Nov 29th, 2023
What do kids play when they have nothing else to do?
Bored games.
Spirit Wear order forms are due to the office by Friday.
Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program.
Winner’s Meat Sales were due on Monday. If you have any forms, you need to turn those in ASAP.
Student’s, please be sure to give your parents any handouts teachers or the office gives you to take home
Shed your clear light on our hearts, Lord,
so that walking continually in the way of your commandments
we may never be deceived or misled.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Nov 27th, 2023
Parents, please check your email for the School Survey and complete the survey.
Parents, please check the app and complete the forms for Christmas Caroling, Donuts with Dad, and the Christmas Program.
Winner’s Meat Sale forms are due today.
Student’s, please be sure to give your parents any handouts teachers or the office gives you to take home
Almighty Lord and God,
protect us by your power throughout the course of this day,
even as you have enabled us to begin it.
Do not let us turn aside to any sin,
but let our every thought, word and deed
aim at doing what is pleasing in your sight.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Nov 21st, 2023
Parents, please check your email for regarding the School Survey and complete the survey.
Winner’s Meat Sale forms are due next week.
Reminder to bring in a canned food item tomorrow for the St. Mary’s Church food drive.
Today’s out of uniform proceeds will benefit the Darke County Crisis Pregnancy’s campaign for a new ultrasound machine. The Student Council will collect today’s donation.
Announcements Nov 20th, 2023
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, remember to bring in your Thanksgiving Luncheon items. Also, remember to bring in a canned food item to donate for St. Mary’s Church Canned Food Drive on Wednesday when we go to mass.
We are beginning the cooking preparation for the Luncheon today, 8th graders will be making pies today.
The student council is sponsoring an "out of dress code day" on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st!
We are joining in with the St.Denis Knights of Columbus to raise funds for the PREGNANCY HELP CENTER to help with the purchase of a new ultrasound machine!
The THEME is "YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM".
Please be sure to follow "out of dress code" guidelines found in the school handbook
There will be a student council meeting today during first lunch for all members except 3rd grade.
Students, be sure to bring in only water bottles containing only water for drinking.
Students, this is a reminder to follow the dress code and to consult the sweater and sweatshirt policy as the weather starts to stay cold.
Parents, there will be no bussing on Wednesday.
Lord God,
who entrusted the earth to men to till it and care for it,
and made the sun to serve their needs:
give us grace this day to work faithfully for your glory
and for our neighbours’ good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Friday, November 17th:
Attention students: Water bottles only should be brought to school with nothing but water to drink. Please save all other drinks for lunch.
Students, please do not touch anything that is set up in the cafeteria for the photographers.
Reminder to wear short-sleeved shirts next week on Monday and Tuesday due to food preparations.
Tuesday, November 21st will be out of dress code wear your favorite sports team day. To be out of dress code, you will need to bring in a donation which will go to help the Knights purchase an ultrasound machine for the Pregnancy Help Center. Please refer to the handbook for appropriate out of dress code clothing.
Please welcome Mrs. Troutwine in the building today for Mrs. Wiedenmann.
O Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings
of this day for all the intentions
of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all my relatives and friends,
and in particular
for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Amen.
Announcements Thursday, November 16th:
Students, please bring in the item you were assigned for the Thanksgiving luncheon by tomorrow. Remember to wear short-sleeved shirts next week on Monday and Tuesday due to food preparations.
Tuesday, November 21st will be out of dress code wear your favorite sports team day. To be out of dress code you will need to bring in a donation which will go to help the Knights purchase an ultrasound machine for the Pregnancy Help Center. Please refer to the handbook for appropriate out of dress code clothing.
This afternoon there will be a photographer setting up in the cafeteria for church directory photos. They will be using the cafeteria today, Friday, and Monday. Please use caution and do not go near anything they set up.
Announcements Nov 13th, 2023
How do leaves get from place to place?
Autumn-mobiles.
Morning with Mom is tomorrow. Be sure to sign up through the app if you have not done so already.
There will be a School of Faith on Wednesday. There will be no morning bussing on Wednesday. School begins at 11:30 and students will need to have eaten before school.
There is a Rosary Club meeting tomorrow after school.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, remember to bring in your Thanksgiving Luncheon items.
Parents, please check your email for a letter regarding the School Survey and complete the survey by Nov. 16th.
The student council is sponsoring an "out of dress code day" on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st!
We are joining in with the St.Denis Knights of Columbus to raise funds for the PREGNANCY HELP CENTER to help with the purchase of a new ultrasound machine!
The THEME is "YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM".
Please be sure to follow "out of dress code" guidelines found in the school handbo
Lord God,
who entrusted the earth to men to till it and care for it,
and made the sun to serve their needs:
give us grace this day to work faithfully for your glory
and for our neighbours’ good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Nov 8th, 2023
Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th.
Reminder that there is a staff meeting Wednesday after school.
The Rosary Altar Society Bazaar is this weekend in the school cafeteria.
Mom’s, be sure to sign up through the app for Donuts with Mom the morning of Tuesday the 14th.
Next Wednesday there will be a School of Faith.
There will be a student council meeting today during first lunch recess.
Parents, please check your email for a letter regarding the School Survey and complete the survey by Nov. 16th.
Announcements- Tuesday, November 7th
Today is picture retake day beginning at 9:00. Students who are having their picture taken are allowed to be out of uniform.
Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday evening. Please call the office to schedule a conference if you haven’t done so already.
There is no school on Friday!
Teachers, there is a staff meeting tomorrow after school.
This afternoon from 1-2 will be STEM camp.
Student Council there will be a meeting Wednesday during 1st recess.
Announcements Nov 6th, 2023
What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash.
Picture Retakes are on Tuesday. Only students who are having their pictures retaken are allowed to be out of uniform.
Please welcome Mrs. Ayette who is here for Mrs. Kilbane today.
Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th.
Mom’s, be sure to sign up through the up for Donuts with Mom the morning of Tuesday the 14th.
King of heaven and earth, Lord God,
rule over our hearts and bodies this day.
Sanctify us,
and guide our every thought, word and deed
according to the commandments of your law,
so that now and for ever
your grace may free and save us.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements Nov 3rd, 2023
What did the scarecrow say when he lost all his stuffing?
That was the last straw!
Picture Retakes are on Tuesday.
Please welcome Mrs. Ayette who is here for Mrs. Kilbane today.
Students, please check the lost and found, located in the bookshelf next to the girl’s restroom. There are a number of sweaters and sweatshirts that have been left behind.
Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 9th. If you have not signed up already please remember to do so. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10th.
This Saturday night, before going to bed remember to set your clocks an hour behind for the time change.
Tomorrow is Thaddeus Perdue’s birthday! Make sure to wish Thaddeus a happy birthday and Thaddeus please come to the office after announcements.
Almighty God,
as in this morning prayer we offer you our praise,
grant that in your kingdom,
together with your saints,
we may praise you with even greater joy.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Announcements 10/31/2023
Why was there thunder and lightning inside the laboratory?
Because Dr. Frankenstein and Igor were brain “storming.”
Teacher’s, Mrs. Pierri will be practicing with those students who have Mass parts. She will be heading to the church at 1pm today.
Students, please check the lost and found, located in the bookshelf next to the girl’s restroom. There are a number of sweaters and sweatshirts that have been left behind.
Parent’s, for student safety, please be mindful to park only in the Elk’s parking lot for drop off and pick up when pulling in. When dropping off by means of the alley, enter the alley from Elm St. The alley at this time is to be treated as a 1 way rd. Please do not drive between the shed and the school as many students are walking across the parking lot or are being dropped off from the alley. Parents can also drop off students at the entrance on 3rd st. where students can walk along the sidewalk near the building.
Announcements 10/27/2023
Today is the end of the quarter and the end of the first 9 weeks!
Halloween parties are today and will begin after lunch!
Today is Wren Bensman’s birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday! Wren, please come to the office after prayer.
Parent’s, for student safety, please be mindful to park only in the Elk’s parking lot for drop off and pick up when pulling in. When dropping off by means of the alley, enter the alley from Elm St. The alley at this time is to be treated as a 1 way rd. Please do not drive between the shed and the school as many students are walking across the parking lot or are being dropped off from the alley. Parents can also drop off students at the entrance on 3rd st. where students can walk along the sidewalk near the building.
Announcements 10/26/2023
Tomorrow is the end of the quarter. Students be sure to turn in any missing assignments.
Halloween parties are Friday. Students are to come in uniform and will change into costumes after lunch. -